Faithful celebrate Palm Sunday around the Archdiocese during Lent (Photos)
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On Palm Sunday, pope skips homily, prays people open hearts to God, quell all hatred
VATICAN CITY — Only Jesus can deliver humanity from hatred and violence, Pope Francis said on Palm Sunday. “Jesus entered Jerusalem as a humble and peaceful king,” he said in … Learn More
Verona church to hold ancient candlelit Tenebrae service commemorating Christ’s Passion (Lent)
Audience will be transported by the aethereal atmosphere and music.
Lent-friendly recipe: Cornmeal dumplings with salted cod
Editor’s note: Every week during Lent, Jersey Catholic will feature a recipe perfect for Meatless Fridays submitted by Archdiocesan staff. This week’s recipe is submitted by Elana Torres, part of the … Learn More
How are students observing Lent this year?
Praying, giving up small pleasures, and community service.
Lenten recipe: Spinach, mushroom quiche
Editor’s note: Every week during Lent, Jersey Catholic will feature a recipe perfect for Meatless Fridays submitted by Archdiocesan staff. This recipe was submitted by Sister Patricia M. Wormann O.P., the Office of Delegate … Learn More
Act of Contrition is affirmation of God’s loving mercy, pope says
VATICAN CITY — A Christian’s awareness of being sinful should be directly proportional to their “perception of the infinite love of God,” Pope Francis said. “The more we sense God’s … Learn More
Lenten recipes: Creamy mushroom fettuccine (Fettuccine con funghi)
Editor’s note: Every week during Lent, Jersey Catholic will feature a recipe perfect for Meatless Fridays submitted by Archdiocesan staff. This recipe was submitted by Maria Margiotta, executive director of communications. … Learn More
Reaching out in faith: For those who avoid meat anyway, is there another Lenten Friday penance?
Q: Now that we are in Lent, most Catholics I know are doing “fish on Fridays” to conform to the fasting and abstinence requirement. But if I typically avoid meat … Learn More
Lent-friendly recipes: Butternut squash and apple soup and whole wheat bread
Editor’s note: Every week during Lent, Jersey Catholic will feature a recipe perfect for Meatless Fridays submitted by Archdiocesan staff. This week’s recipe is submitted by Jennifer Behnke, Associate Director … Learn More